Hello, back again for awhile. Here's the short
version of the past eighteen months. Bought
interesting and unusual vehicle from local wrecking yard. 1939 Ford 1.5
Ton Panel Conversion. No one can identify (as in Fred Crismon, he sent
me a nice letter, Prof. Donald
Wood, ditto) Went down wrong alley with "Pac
Bell" that's not it! Finally figured out that round
logo on doors is "Great Seal Of The State Of
California". Relieved that I have a new clue, but depressed that it
wasn't military-related.
Finally, finally, found very large "115" designations on three out of
four doors. "115" is four inches high on rear doors! Along with "115"
discovered "goldfish" logo. Hoped for
"115th Observation Squadron" but, alas, I don't
think so.
Last night, with my bright-eyed sister's help,
we found the stencilled word "ammuntion" in
a low arc next to the large "115" on the rear doors. "Goldfish" would
be a round of ammo I
guess.
My WWI-list comrades have suggested that
my Ammunition Truck is ACTUALLY a Quartermaster vehicle that handled
supplies
and was stationed in nearby Camp San Luis
Obispo (Central California Coast).
I requested a copy of the Adjutant General's
Report from the library and found records of
many units with the "115th" designation. Included with these is the
"115th Ammunition Train"
Just to remind everyone, this truck was top-of
the-line and state-of-the-art for '39. It had nearly unhead-of options
(for a military vehicle)
such as biggest engine available. THEN converted for an unknown use by
Union Hardware & Metal Company, Los Angeles, Cal.
It has two coats of OD green paint, the first being darker perhaps
with some gloss. 3" yellow stripes adorn much of the exterior
sheetmetal including the extensive cabinets.
I feel I'm THERE, just need the slightest push
to get me across the finish line.
I need your input! Thanks, Don Kenyon,
MVPA member
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